AZ in Focus: Pathways to an Out-Of-This-World Economy
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Check-in & Networking: 8:30 - 9 a.m.
Program Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Location
Meet 24 Conference Center
2398 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Fees/Admission
Complimentary for Premier Members
$15 for Chamber members
$50 for Non-members
Description
As Arizona’s economy continues to heat up, the space industry is no exception. According to the Space Foundation, global space spending is growing at its fastest annual rate in nearly a decade, hitting a record of $460 billion last year. So how does this impact our state?
Join us on November 10th to learn about how space travel, tourism, manufacturing and more will further opportunities in both the public and private sectors. With a lively industrial ecosystem and some of the world’s leading space experts, discover how the Valley continues to lead space innovation.
Speakers:
Michael Edmonds, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Blue Origin, and President of Club for the Future
Shawn Linam, CEO and Co-Founder, Qwaltec
Jeff Matthews, Director of Strategy, Radian Aerospace
Grace O'Sullivan, Vice President of Corporate Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, Knowledge Enterprise at Arizona State University
The AZ in Focus community conversation series convenes community leaders for an intimate opportunity to connect with high-level Valley business and public policy professionals to learn about and discuss insider information and smart, sustainable solutions to critical economic and policy issues in our state.